Monty's praise for Loch Lomond club

Published 16 Jul 2009 13:36 0 Comments

An influential group of organisations have come together to celebrate the pioneering efforts of the Barclays Scottish Open and look towards a future in which all golf events will showcase sustainable lifestyles.

In an initiative spearheaded by the combined efforts of The European Tour, Loch Lomond Golf Club, Barclays and the Golf Environment Organisation, a new three-year action plan is starting to ensure that as the environmental footprint of the Scottish Open becomes smaller, its role in raising awareness and promoting environmental action will grow ever larger.

Putting the initiative into context, George O"Grady, Chief Executive of The European Tour, stated: 'The European Tour is aiming to connect the drive of our corporate partners with the aspirations of government and the expectations of local communities.

"Our unique position enables us to consistently showcase great economic, social and environmental outcomes - as highlighted this week through our joint efforts with Barclays, the National Park Authority and Loch Lomond Golf Club.'

This important work has also received the ongoing endorsement of Ryder Cup captain Colin Montgomerie, who said: 'The players just love the Barclay"s Scottish Open. Loch Lomond provides a superb setting for championship golf.

"To know that the venue and the organisers are taking steps to protect and enhance landscape, biodiversity and water quality enriches the event further still. Our aim should be for golf events to deliver outstanding entertainment with the minimum environmental impact, and to help promote wider awareness and action in the regions where they are staged.

'I am extremely keen to promote the relationship between golf and the environment, as a player, as a golf course designer and of course as Ryder Cup captain.'

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This article appeared in Helensburgh Advertiser 16 Jul 09

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